•March 11, 2026•

by Angela Hogan

Administrator of the MCHD

When a family walks into the grocery store with WIC benefits, every choice matters. The foods they bring home shape the mealtime experiences that help children grow. That’s why the recent updates to the WIC program are such welcome news for families across Illinois. These changes give parents more flexibility, more culturally familiar options, and more ways to support healthy eating at home.

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced these updates on February 25th, expanding the variety of nutritious foods available through WIC. For families in Moultrie County, the changes mean easier shopping, more choices that fit their preferences, and stronger nutritional support during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood.

What ss WIC? WIC is a federal nutrition program that supports the health of pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding mothers, and infants and children under age five. The program provides monthly benefits for nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and community services. More than 175,000 Illinois residents rely on WIC each month, making it one of the most impactful public health programs in the state.

•March 11, 2026•

The 36th Annual Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities, hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Wolf Creek State Park, will be held November 20th through November 22nd. Applications are available at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office, online at http://tinyurl.com/LakeShelbyville-Hunting, or by mail by contacting the Environmental Stewardship Department at (217) 774-3951, ext. 7049. 

•March 11, 2026•

SHS FCCLA members Keagan Betts and Abagail Dean concluded their 2025-2026 Section Officer responsibilities at the Section 7 FCCLA Leadership Conference held in Charleston on Monday, February 9th.

•March 11, 2026•

Applications are now available for the 2026 Irrevocable Scholarship Trust Program. This Sullivan American Legion scholarship offers two (2) $1,500 annual scholarships, renewable up to four years.

•March 11, 2026•

Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day on Friday, March 20th. The event is designed for prospective students to learn about programs, opportunities, and resources available at Lake Land College. During the event, Lake Land student ambassadors will lead all attendees on campus tours, providing a student perspective on the College and sharing valuable insights. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with faculty to learn more about specific programs of interest.